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Marco Zahrouni's journey from Iran to Australia is a story of resilience and determination. Facing immense challenges, he navigated a difficult migration path before finding stability and purpose in building his own business.   From working various jobs to eventually running a successful cleaning franchise, his experiences shed light on the realities of starting over in a new country.   In this br...

Seal-A-Fridge is a leading franchise specialising in fridge seal replacement and maintenance. With over a decade of experience and a network of franchisees across Australia and New Zealand, Seal-A-Fridge offers a unique business model with low entry costs and no ongoing royalty fees allowing franchisees to maximise their profits and enjoy predictable expenses.   In this discussion with Adrian Warn...

Burgertory is a fast growing fast casual burger business currently with 18 locations in Victoria and a location about to open in Sydney, as well as Master Licenses sold internationally.   In this broad discussion around the brand and business model, Hash Tayeh, CEO, and Tarun Sachdeva, Global Strategy Partner, explain key aspects of the brand in detail.   Hash didn’t actually believe in the franch...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brad Sugars, a globally recognised business coach and entrepreneur.    From winning a Rotary Youth Leadership Award at 16 to founding  ActionCOACH, a business coaching franchise spanning 83 countries, Brad's journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to helping businesses thrive.   He's also an author, with 18 books on business...

Nic Brill, Poolwerx, CEO shares his remarkable journey from leading junior swimmer in South Africa, to the top of a leading franchise business.  Hear how his various background, from competitive swimming to FMCG, influences his leadership at Poolwerx. Discover the company's vision for international expansion, its commitment to franchisee success, and its unique approach to the pool and spa service...

After 7 years as an instructor, Carla Sconce decided it was time to create the studio and exercise regimen and environment she’d always wanted, and knew clients did as well.   4 studios later, a nationally recognised training program (soon to be globally recognised), and about to open the first franchise, Carla and HIIT Pilates unique approach is well underway!   In our chat, Carla describes in de...

Every franchise brand is looking to grow, however, how do you manage growth and adding locations when it can impact on existing franchise owners?   Vanessa Wilmot, MD of geotech, is an expert in managing this exact dilemma! If not managed well the potential for negative impact can be significant across a franchise brand.   In this discussion the key aspects to cannibalistion covered are;   What ca...

A family-owned, global franchise business originating in Canada, Blair Emde, CEO, outlines the 5 key things that have taken the Rubber Stone business from a small farm to international expansion.   Rubber Stone is a business that provides services in surface covering and restoration using rubber granules with adhesives manufactured to the highest standards.   It’s R & D focus has seen it’s adh...

At one stage, Dan Hotchkis was running his transport business, his two gyms, and a charity at the same time. Something had to give after also getting the opportunity to be the Stepz Fitness Master Franchise Owner for the ACT. Selling his transport business after 26 years, as well one of his gyms, so he can focus all his efforts on growing his region, Dan’s story is one of hard work and pure commit...

The 5 Key things that have made the Squires Loft franchise business what it is today.   Franchisors Jeff Leipnik and Katie Bruce talk in particular, on the importance of the flavour profile and its consistency as keys to success.   Having previously never really marketed or advertised widely for franchise partners, growth has been very organic with existing customers being the key purchasers of lo...

You can buy a franchise in two ways, a brand new ‘Greenfield’ location, or an existing business as a ‘re-sale’.   The way you value these for a purchase price is very different and must be understood as it is at the heart of risk v return.   Peter Knight is widely regarded as one of the top franchise accountants in the country, and one who plays a key role in understanding value for incoming buyer...

Are there too many options already in order to invest in the Australian fitness industry?   Sam Waller started as a personal trainer turned franchisee, then became the franchisor of Stepz Fitness, growing the network carefully to 25 locations at the time of filming.   He has some strong opinions on where the gaps in the market are.   If you are not in fitness in franchising, you probably have an i...

While working in retail, out of the blue, Harry got asked if he’d like to trial a job repairing lounges on the road. He loved it and after 2+years as an employee, he got the opportunity to buy the business he worked in.   The Lounge Repair Guys get the opportunity to work miracles and some much-loved items in your home that many thought they’d have to throw out!   Sometimes with up to 10 or so job...

How do even the big brands get location strategy wrong at times when placing franchises into the market? We unpack what went wrong in three very different real-life scenarios to gain insight into how it can happen and why.   As a leading authority on location data and its impact on consumption behaviours, Vanessa Wilmot, MD of geotech  talks us through some specific situations she has been directl...

With 15 locations built over 30 years, Squires Loft could well be considered a bit of a ‘hidden gem’ with it’s unmatched attention to detail in flavour and grilling steaks, ribs, chicken and more across its one of a kind locations. We spoke with Alec Palexas, General Manager & Operations Manager, and Jeff Leipnik, Franchisor on the brand and franchise business model.   Squires Loft has its own...

Mark Crapper, owner and franchisor of the Lounge Repair Guys team outlines key aspects of their franchise business model, emphasising its accessibility and unique setup as a mobile upholstery and furniture repair service.   Franchisees are provided with extensive training, so prior experience in upholstery repair is not necessary.   The business offers a low-cost entry into the market with flexibl...

Diya Javiya was after more flexibility and family time, so she shifted career from an accountant in the UK, to her own Bedshed franchise in Brisbane.   With her husband already owning another type of franchise, she knew a franchise model gave here the stability and support she wanted.   Diya shares that she chose to join Bedshed for its strong brand reputation and the support offered to franchisee...

We delve into the intricate process of crafting the perfect doughnut with Jim & Rose Stoupas, founders of Walker's Doughnuts. As a food technologist, Jim provides expert insights into the technical and creative aspects of doughnut making, sharing in detail, what sets their doughnuts apart.   We covered the importance of taste, shape, and texture, emphasising the role of the ‘plimsoll ring’ in...

Migrating from China to Australia as an Accountant, and finding the language barrier significantly harder than expected, so a change in course had to happen. Struggling in a food business to eventually finding Houseproud Cleaning - and now Kathy is a 17 year veteran!   Kathy Xu, a 17-year veteran franchise owner of HouseProud Cleaning in Chatswood, we focus on her entrepreneurial journey. Kathy or...

Commercial cleaning has certain key features that make it significantly more scalable than residential cleaning according to Damien Boehm, founder of commercial cleaning franchise, Urban Clean. Damien’s book, Clean Up With Franchising, focuses on his experiences in the industry and the steps to building your own highly profitable commercial cleaning business. The key areas discussed in this podcas...

The prospect of reduced costs through engaging offshore talent can be highly enticing for many. However, the execution becomes the critical factor in success, so what is the best way to scale a franchise or any business for that matter, using offshore talent? Tiffany English is the CEO of Access Offshoring, connecting Australian businesses with offshore talent from the Philippines with highly skil...

In “Built to Last - The Family Franchise" we feature Matthew Penfold and Annalise Andrews, key figures in the leadership of Kwik Kopy, a family-owned printing franchise with a significant history in franchising not only in Australia, but globally. We focus on their personal journeys within the family business and their reflections on Kwik Kopy's evolution.   Matthew and Annalise share their experi...

In this episode we asked Malcolm Rees, CEO of World Options Australia, to discuss what he sees as the five key factors that have shaped the success of the World Options franchise business up to this point.   Overall, the key aim of the World Options business through its franchise partners, is to streamline the process of shipping for SME’s in the market via a multi-carrier online platform.   In th...

It goes without saying that Greg Nathan, on a global scale, has arguably had the most significant impact on the relationship and therefore, success, between franchisees and franchisors than any other.   In this EXPLAINER, we asked Greg to talk us through in detail the stages of his famous Franchise E-Factor model that is the framework for the franchisee - franchisor relationship.   With well over...

What are the key things you need to know at the very least, to quickly understand if the franchise you are considering is a good one for you? Peter Knight is the Franchise Account, and he has advised countless people around their franchise investment, and he zeroes in on 5 key things to know. You have so much information coming at you if you’re considering investing in a franchise. There is so muc...